US Bridges

SE Saxton RD over Br of Candy Creek

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 30 T 57 N R 34 W · Structure no. 14036

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Saxton RD over Br of Candy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Saxton RD over Br of Candy Creek in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSE Saxton RD
CrossesBr of Candy Creek
LocationS 30 T 57 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates39.72533, -94.75041
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic173 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Saxton RD over Br of Candy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Saxton RD over Br of Candy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SE Saxton RD over Br of Candy Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE Saxton RD over Br of Candy Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SE Saxton RD over Br of Candy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.